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MANGO COMMODITY PROFILE

The Industry

Mango, the country's national fruit is considered as one of the finest in the world. It is the third most important fruit crop of the country based on export volume and value next to banana and pineapple. it has an established domestic market and has bright opportunities for the international market both in fresh or processed form The country's export variety, The "Carabao Mango" is one of the best varieties in the world. About 73% of the total area planted to mangoes is owned by small farmers while 24% operate farm sizes between 3 to 99.9 hectares. Those operating 10 hectares and above constitute only about 3%. About 93% of total production is consumed locally. Majority of the mango processors are small and medium enterprises. Mango industry supports about 2.5 M farmers.

Description

About 73% of the total area planted to mangoes is owned by small farmers while 24% operate farm sizes between 3 to 9.99 hectares Those operating 10 hectares and above constitute only about 3% About 93% of the total production is consumed locally Majority of the mango processors are small and medium enterprises Contributes an average of P12.5 billion per year in GVA Mango industry supports about 2.5M farmers Mango grows best at tropical places with temperatures ranging from 21-27ºC and a well distributed annual rainfall Elevation - within 600 meters above sea level Temperature - 21ºC - 27ºC weather - Distinct wet and dry (3-5 months dry). Plenty of sunlight Soil - Loamy, relatively high in organic matter with a good water holding capacity, soil pH of 6.0-7.0 Drainage - well drained soil; less moisture level needed during maturation of leaves and buds, flowering, fruit set and ripening Distance of planting - ideal is 12x12

Varieties

Carabao originated from India, Burma and Malaya (Indo-Burma region) tree has coarse, large and conical trunk with shallow and small cracks on bark, canopy dome shaped fruit is elongated and kidney-shaped, weighs about 240 grams with thin, yellow pulp, very tender taste and slight aroma   Pico originated from India, Burma and Malaya trees has upright growth, open crown; has deeper cracks on barks kidney-shaped fruit weighing about 230 grams; distinct beak on the apex, flesh in fibrous and thick, light orange yellow and sweeter than carabao variety   Katchamita originated from India has compact crown and lower tree stand than 'Carabao' and 'Pico' fruit is small to medium, rounded/ oval, green skin with yellowish flesh and preferably eaten as green   Other Varieties other less important mango cultivars inlude 'Pahutan', 'Dubul', 'Binoboy' and Señorita aside from the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna which keeps 50 varieties of mango from all over the world, the National Mango Research and Development Center (BPI-NMRDC) in Guimaras, has a collection of different varieties of mango, as well as strains of 'Carabao' mango in the genebank

Production Profile

In 2007, Philippines has an existing production area of 184,131 hectares that has produced a volume of 1,023,907 MT. (Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics) 2007 volume of production grew by 11.25% over 2006 volume. Ilocos Region has the highest production volume in 2007 which totaled to 445,049 MT or about 43% of the total national production volume. Other top producing regions include: Cagayan Valley (90,109 MT); Central Luzon (84,131 MT): Central Visayas (72,917 MT) and Zamboanga Peninsula (59,603 MT) The national target production for 2008 is 1,093,990 MT. In terms of area planted for 2007, Central Luzon has an existing area of 33,427 hectares which accounts to 18% of the total area planted. For 2008 the target expansion area for mango is 9,996 hectares wherein SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) targeted the highest which is 2,000 hectares.

FOR DOWNLOAD

Mango Strategic Plan (August 2008)

Good Agricultural Practices for Mango

List of Foundation Scion Groves

Bark Grafting and Pruning in Mango